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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 462.61, 637.97 and 357.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 462.61, 637.97 and 357.54 is: 493.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    462.61 : 637.97 = 357.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    462.61/637.97 = 357.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    462.61x = 637.97 × 357.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    462.61x = 228,099.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 228,099.79/462.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 493.07

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